Start Early

Start Early advances quality early learning for families with children, before birth through their earliest years, to close the opportunity gap.

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Children with disabilities & their families deserve access to the services & supports they need. As the Administration moves OSERS to HHS, Start Early urges federal leaders to ensure any changes strengthen the systems families rely on. Read our statement: https://t.co/NuhZxi1DFq

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Families deserve support, information & connection when welcoming a new child. HB4606 helps lay the foundation for better outcomes for children in Illinois. Learn more in a new blog from Start Early Policy Manager Kayla Goldfarb: https://t.co/3mvmDBlXFz

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A new @BabyCenter analysis of the best and worst states for #childcare shows that when care is inaccessible or unaffordable, parents bear the burden—and the broader economy suffers. Start Early’s Judy Reidt-Parker notes: “The child care market is broken.” https://t.co/9SL77tsBOY

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The fight isn’t over. Learn more about the #TogetherForHeadStart campaign and sign up for Start Early emails to stay updated on the latest tools, actions, and resources to help protect and strengthen #HeadStart programs nationwide: https://t.co/6EGtnESigh

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The comment period just closed on a rule that would rescind wage & benefits requirements for #HeadStart educators. Start Early submitted 2 comments — including one signed by nearly 1,800 Head Start staff nationwide.

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Thank you to John and Kathy Schreiber for their leadership and commitment to investing in children & families in Lake County!

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Today, we’re proud to officially welcome Celena Sarillo as president of Start Early.

A trusted leader, advocate and partner, Celena has helped advance work on behalf of children, families & communities throughout her career. We’re excited for this next chapter & what’s ahead!

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Last week, Start Early hosted our 24th Annual Luncheon where over 500 supporters came together to celebrate the power of high-quality early learning. We raised a record-breaking $3.3 million to support our mission. See a recap of the #StartEarlyLuncheon: https://t.co/dLk2QXYNDU

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The first 3 years of life are a foundational developmental window. Start Early’s Karen Berman and Gaye Duyurucu recently spoke with @WVON1690 to discuss why Early Intervention is so critical. Watch the interview starting at 1:03:10: https://t.co/w8MoWOy6WI

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Family experiences matter — and they can help improve #earlyintervention systems. Join Start Early on June 16 from 3-4 p.m. ET to learn how procedural safeguards under IDEA Part C can support advocacy efforts & drive systems change. Register now: https://t.co/votVVz0oTc

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We know #homevisiting works - improving child outcomes & supporting parents.

As federal policy shifts, advocacy is critical.

The #TogetherForHomeVisiting Campaign brings together the field to protect & strengthen #homevisiting programs nationwide: https://t.co/rSneSrkvee

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the #StartEarlyLuncheon, hosted by Helen Zell & Bruce Rauner! We’re united by the belief that together we can transform the lives of our youngest learners. There’s still time to support early childhood education. https://t.co/s9KyO9elOX

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Too many families face barriers accessing #EarlyIntervention (EI) services when support matters most. Our new landscape analysis examines the biggest challenges facing EI systems & how to improve access and outcomes for children and families. Read report: https://t.co/BqehHaGrC0

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Today, we gather to celebrate & invest in what matters most—our youngest learners. If you can’t join us at the #StartEarlyLuncheon, you can still support early childhood development & help us reach our goal. #EarlyChildhoodMatters #InvestInEarlyLearning https://t.co/QkMMVuDKvF

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Thank you to our Premier Sponsors. Your support helps us continue our work to ensure every child has access to quality early learning and care. We’re so grateful to have you on this journey with us. Learn more about the #StartEarlyLuncheon & our impact: https://t.co/8qZJPlMKYn

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Head Start teachers build the foundation for lifelong learning — but many face low pay, staffing shortages & more. A proposed federal rule (NPRM) could roll back wage & benefit protections. Comment by 6/11 to support Head Start: https://t.co/EtTq4TWc3D #TogetherforHeadStart

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Shoutout to our amazing Champion Sponsors of the #StartEarlyLuncheon! Your support helps us uplift early learning and care for all children—and we’re so grateful to have you by our side. 🌟 🎟️ Join us June 3 #StartEarly #ThankYouSponsors https://t.co/U4wwYvUR6X

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Our recording of “Trump Accounts: What Early Childhood & Maternal Health Staff Need to Know" is live. Start Early & @codeforamerica discussed the federal government’s recent launch of new tax-advantaged savings accounts for children: https://t.co/ioWbDo7jP4 #TogetherforHeadStart

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Say hello to our Luncheon Chairs, Helen Zell and Bruce Rauner✨ We’re proud to have their leadership behind this year’s #StartEarlyLuncheon. 🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/1Yl82fnEN5